Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in St. Louis Up to $100K + $10K Sign-On Bonus

Build Your Clinical Career at AB Spectrum

Join AB Spectrum, a team proudly recognized as a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch—an honor based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, connected, and inspired to grow.

At AB Spectrum, we provide specialized ReggioABA™ therapy for young children ages 2–6, combining the science of evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis with the creativity, curiosity, and child-led principles of Reggio Emilia.

What Makes AB Spectrum Different?

Therapy Through Play

Our unique Therapy Through Play model creates a natural, preschool-like environment where children learn through play, exploration, relationships, and real-world experiences. We incorporate Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and child-led learning to provide individualized, meaningful early intervention.

A Truly Collaborative Team

You'll work alongside BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and administrative professionals who believe great outcomes come from working together. Our clinics also incorporate enriching experiences such as music facilitators, pet interactions, community partnerships, and other special learning opportunities.

Increased Compensation

We've increased our compensation range to recognize the experience, expertise, and impact our clinical team brings to the children and families we serve.

Come be part of a workplace where clinical excellence, creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of play come together.

BCBA

Low Caseload. Daytime Hours. More Time to Practice the Way You Want.

AB Spectrum is hiring BCBAs who want to do meaningful clinical work without sacrificing their quality of life.

• Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
• Provider of specialized ReggioABA™ therapy.
• $75,000–$100,000 | Commensurate with experience.
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Florissant clinic); $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (St. Peter's clinic).
• 1 Hybrid/Remote Day Every Week.
• Sustainable, Low Caseload — Target of 6 Clients.
• Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–3:45 PM.
• No Weekends | No Evening Hours.

St. Louis Area Clinics:

• Florissant.
• St. Peters.

Why BCBAs Stay at AB Spectrum

At AB Spectrum, we believe BCBAs should have the time and support to focus on clinical quality—not simply productivity.

Our BCBAs enjoy:

• Low, sustainable caseloads with a target of approximately 6 clients.
• 30 billable hours with protected time for non-billable responsibilities.
• One dedicated hybrid/remote day each week for treatment planning, documentation, and focused clinical work.
• Set daytime hours with weekends off.
• Minimal administrative burden with dedicated administrative and finance support.
• No RBT shift coverage.
• A highly collaborative team of BCBAs and in-house SLPs.
• Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
• Annual CEU reimbursement.
• Opportunities to grow from within as AB Spectrum continues expanding.

Most importantly, we want you to enjoy being a BCBA.

We encourage our BCBAs to step away from the laptop and get hands-on.

Play. Explore. Get messy. Build relationships. Have fun with your clients.

Our ReggioABA™ model combines the science of ABA with a child-led, play-based environment designed specifically for young children. Our clinics include outdoor therapy and play areas, expansive spaces, community-based learning opportunities, and regular experiences that bring learning to life.

What You'll Do

As a BCBA, you'll serve as a primary clinical leader for your clients and be responsible for:

Clinical Leadership

• Conduct comprehensive skills assessments and FBAs.
• Develop individualized, data-driven treatment plans and BIPs.
• Monitor progress and make clinically appropriate treatment adjustments.
• Ensure treatment is implemented with fidelity.
• Maintain ethical and clinical standards in accordance with BACB requirements.

Supervision & Mentorship

• Provide supervision and mentorship to RBTs, ABA Implementers, and practicum students.
• Provide ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Support staff in implementing individualized treatment plans.

Family & Team Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with families and caregivers.
• Participate in regular caregiver collaboration.
• Collaborate daily with BCBAs and in-house SLPs.
• Provide staff training on clinical protocols and behavior plans.

Growth & Innovation

As AB Spectrum continues to grow across Missouri, you'll have opportunities to contribute to the development of future clinics and take on leadership responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a BCBA who:

• Holds an active BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.
• Holds or is eligible for Missouri LBA licensure.
• Has a Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Has experience working with children and families.
• Is organized, collaborative, and clinically driven.
• Values mentorship and continuous learning.
• Believes in compassionate, child-centered care.
• Wants to be hands-on with clients—not behind a laptop all day.

If you believe therapy should include play, connection, curiosity, and fun—we'd love to meet you.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$100,000 salary commensurate with experience.
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Florissant); $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (St. Peter's).

Plus:

• Generous PTO accrual.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• Two medical plan options, including HSA options.
• Dental & vision insurance.
• Employee-level medical coverage fully paid after one year of employment.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k).
• Employer-provided group life insurance.
• Annual CEU reimbursement.
• Licensure support.
• Dedicated administrative & billing support.
• Telehealth support and resources.

Your Schedule Matters

Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–3:45 PM

We believe great clinicians shouldn't have to choose between their career and their life.

That's why we offer:

• Daytime hours.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Low caseloads.
• No weekends.
• Work-life balance.

Once established in the role and based on performance, BCBAs may have additional flexibility with their schedule and remote work.

Grow With Us

AB Spectrum is actively expanding throughout Missouri with long-term plans for continued growth.

We're looking for clinicians who don't just want a job—they want to help build something.

Whether you're interested in clinical leadership, mentorship, training, or future advancement, we believe in promoting from within and creating opportunities for our team to grow alongside the organization.

Ready for a BCBA role that feels different?

Come practice ABA with us.

• Low Caseloads.
• Hybrid Flexibility.
• ReggioABA™.
• More Time for What Matters.

Apply today and come see AB Spectrum for yourself!

Our Commitment to Diversity

Autism and Behavioral Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Autism and Behavioral Spectrum is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The pay range for this role is:

• $75,000–$100,000 USD per year (St. Louis, MO).